World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
James E. Whaley, Jr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Coast Guard
Hometown
Southport, Connecticut
Honored By
Mrs. Dora W. Patti
Relationship
Sister
Enforced blackouts and escorted oil tankers from South America. Stationed in Santo Domingo, on enemy submarine watch. Killed in Government crash of plane while on active duty, October 24, 1942. He was 18 years old. Temporarily reserved-private yachts were equipped and armed and pressed into service at start of war.